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Week 06 Notes:  The definition of marriage can have persuasive arguments on both sides  Researchers writing about their findings can help us understand what outcomes are produced by particular attitudes, behaviors, family structures, etc.  Family advocates must be able to locate, evaluate, and interpret different forms of research.  Doctrine and research can work together  “Is there any conflict between science and religion? There is no conflict in the mind of God, but often there is conflict in the minds of men.” Reflections of a Scientist (SLC: Deseret Book, 1983) - President Henry B. Eyring's father—Henry Eyring  President Oaks counseled all people of faith to become skilled at framing their positions without coming across as religious zealots.  Leaders of the Church often use research and data in General Conference talks, but encourage the use to the Holy Spirit to discern in research, the scientific method, and alleged claims.  "Whether truth emerges from a scientific laboratory or through revelation, all truth emanates from God. All truth is part of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” - President Russell M. Nelson  We must ensure the research we find, and use is useful, trustworthy, unbiased and valid  “..just because something is printed on paper, appears on the Internet, is frequently repeated, or has a powerful group of followers doesn’t make it true.” - Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf  Other valuable resources include advocacy groups, think tanks, and credible and reliable survey data.  If we have valuable information but don’t know what to do with it, or if we use it ineffectively, all the effort expended in the previous steps loses value and ends up being for nothing.  "Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart" (D&C 8:2)  Feminism has made tremendous strides for women's rights and empowerment.  Much of academia today has been highjacked by ideology and subjective agendas rather than objective scientific inquiry.  Life expectancy would be much lower if not for scientists and medical professionals being able to practically eradicate common diseases and plagues that previously killed thousands.  Despite the thousands of lives that vaccines have saved and potential epidemics that they have prevented, the topic of immunizations is still controversial.  Propaganda = information intended to persuade  Good research reflects a sincere desire to determine what is overall true based on current research.  Bad research starts with a conclusion and only finds and presents supporting information  Factoids = individual facts taken out of context  Good research requires judgement/discernment and honesty to carefully evaluate information sources Week 06 Reflections:

What personal impressions did you have as you reviewed the material? My main impressions throughout the reading were how easy it is to be confused by bad sources, that academic research is always advancing, and that we still have to be careful about our own biases when searching for and conducting research. Without having this caution going in from the beginning, it would be easy to get off track and be swayed by incorrect information. What did you learn from your peers this week? It was a smaller group this week due to schedule conflicts, however, Haylie and I were able to have several points of agreement and civil disagreement throughout the Zoom call. We each were able to bring new perspectives to the discussion and bring the purpose back to advocacy overall. How is this lesson helpful to you as a family advocate? Regardless of what field you go into for advocacy, it will be important to be able to research effectively. This is critical for our own education and awareness, and also to be able to provide the best possible resources and information for those we help. Week 05 Notes:  Divorce rates have been hovering around 50% for many years now, and fewer and fewer people are getting married today than ever before  Same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015  "No-fault" divorce swept the United States in the 1960's and 1970's  From 1960 to 1980, the divorce rate more than doubled  Approximately half of the children born to married parents in the 1970s saw their parents part, compared to only about 11% of those born in the 1950s  “Success Sequence” = Professor W. Bradford Wilcox and Wendy Wang (American Enterprise Institute)  "The patterns of the shopper may be applied to the topic of marriage. A couple in love can choose a marriage of the highest quality or a lesser type that will not endure. Or they can choose neither and brazenly steal what they want as “marital shoplifters.” - President Russell M. Nelson  Family can have various definitions for different people  Conflict over what constitutes a family has been a constant topic of debate in various forums: o Academic o Political

o Mass media o Social media o Music o Books o TV Shows/Movies  "Poisoned by degrees" = Alma 47:4,18  "To promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society” - The Family: A Proclamation to the World  Changes in one system have a ripple effect across the others  “Law teaches. It shapes ideas, which shape what people do. A radical change in the law of marriage will have at least four harmful consequences that we can foresee.” – Dr. Anderson  When children are missing a parent, social costs run high.  The consent-based view of marriage now enshrined in law teaches that marriage is more about the desires of adults than about the needs— or rights— of children.  No-fault divorces lead to many single parent households  Today, 40 percent of all births in America are out of wedlock  Many scholars and policymakers have concluded, unsurprisingly, that America’s most pressing social problem is absentee fathers.  “Marriage has become primarily a way in which two adults 3 affirm their emotional commitment to one another” - Andrew Sullivan  “Allowing same-sex couples to marry will weaken the institution of marriage” - Former President George W. Bush  “Once you make marriage a genderless institution--or rid marriage of sexual complementarity--there is no reason of principle for marriage to be permanent, exclusive, or monogamous” – Dr. Anderson Week 05 Reflections: What personal impressions did you have as you reviewed the material? There were a lot of strong options throughout the study materials, and they felt one-sided in my opinion. I view things a little differently than what was suggested in the text, however, it was an important lesson in expanding my understanding from all sides of a topic, even if I don’t agree. This will be essential for a future in advocacy. What did you learn from your peers this week? I felt grateful for my group this week, as we always have great discussions, even if we do not all agree. There were many different perspectives shared and even some opposing views to the text. Rosa shared some personal experiences to the opposite of the text as well, that was quite enlightening. How is this lesson helpful to you as a family advocate?

As stated previously, it’s important to hear out all sides of a topic, no matter how much you disagree. When we do not experience something ourselves, we have to take in the full experiences of others who have. This is the best way to learn as a whole. It will also help us best advocate for children we help in the future. Week 04 Notes:  We have all been taught (directly or indirectly) to think, feel, and act the way we do  “We’re born to be righteous, but we have to learn what, exactly, people like us should be righteous about.” – Haidt (The Righteous Mind)  We should examine not only the family environment influencing someone, but also the others in their life, systems and entities  “The family is the most powerful, the most humane, and by far the most economical system known for building competence and character.” - Professor Bronfenbrenner  Family = fundamental unit of society  “No success can compensate for failure in the home.” - President David O. McKay’  Socialization = the process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and character traits that enable them to participate as effective members of groups and society.  We should always “promote and defend” and not “attack and dehumanize” when having hard conversations with those who have opposing views.  Just because truth is rejected or not popular, doesn't make it any less true.  Family Advocacy involves 6 areas: o Fundraising o Policy and Law o Social Media o Strong Coalitions o Research and Knowledge o Persuasive Speech and Writing  What happens in one system can influence the other systems  Children are socialized and supported by their families, schools, and communities which helps to nurture a children’s development, thus enabling them to become a contributing adult.  Hearing and trying to understand differing perspectives can be illuminating and humbling  Patterns are vital to understand and discern because they help us see the consequences of keeping or violating natural law.  "Throughout the world, the family is increasingly under attack. If families fail, many of our political, economic, and social systems will also fail." - President Russell M. Nelson

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